Whittier is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Whittier has a 2024 population of 83,163. Whittier is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 87,081 in 2020.
The average household income in Whittier is $113,460 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median age in Whittier is 37.8 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whittier was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,557 | 39.97% |
| Other race | 32,357 | 37.42% |
| Two or more races | 12,235 | 14.15% |
| Asian | 4,383 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 1,735 | 2.01% |
| Black or African American | 1,015 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 177 | 0.2% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,489 | 3.08 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 13,798 | 3.79 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 7,614 | 1.27 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Female | 4,376 | 3.63 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 1,701 | 4.06 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
3.61
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,349 | 5.73% |
| Associates Degree | 5,672 | 9.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,412 | 17.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,107 | 10.45% |
| High School Graduate | 16,565 | 28.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,310 | 5.67% |
| Some College | 12,998 | 22.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37,444 | 31,960 | 7,631 |
| Other Race | 20,007 | 16,695 | 3,114 |
| White | 15,693 | 14,907 | 6,297 |
| 2+ Races | 7,624 | 6,496 | 2,204 |
| Asian | 3,322 | 3,142 | 1,958 |
| Native American | 1,170 | 1,085 | 268 |
| Black | 658 | 597 | 165 |
| Islander | 50 | 50 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,782 | $70,905 | $61,200 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,962 | $108,453 | $91,071 |
| High School Graduate | $41,042 | $46,057 | $35,369 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,233 | $32,362 | $24,418 |
| Overall | $52,125 | $58,213 | $45,526 |
| Some College | $51,412 | $61,064 | $42,157 |
$52,125
Average Earnings
$58,213
Average Male
$45,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.94% of Whittier residents speak only English, while 41.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58,019 | 4,965 | 8.56% |
| Other | 31,998 | 3,543 | 11.07% |
| White | 18,882 | 1,585 | 8.39% |
| Multiple | 12,047 | 900 | 7.47% |
| Black | 854 | 262 | 30.68% |
| Asian | 4,177 | 247 | 5.91% |
| Native | 1,729 | 118 | 6.82% |
| Islander | 177 | 3 | 1.69% |
8.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.86%
Male Poverty Rate
9.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whittier is Black, with 30.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whittier is Islander, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.56% |
| High School | 11.06% |
| Some College | 7.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.01% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
| Female Employed | 2.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,365 | $125,061 |
| Households | $89,686 | $113,460 |
| Married Families | $121,338 | $144,338 |
| Non Families | $44,609 | $69,581 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,360
Number of Veterans
2,262
Male Veterans
98
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 700 |
| Second Gulf War | 438 |
| First Gulf War | 374 |
| Korea | 232 |
| World War II | 100 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 753 |
| 65 to 74 | 515 |
| 35 to 54 | 484 |
| 55 to 64 | 313 |
| 18 to 34 | 295 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,455 | 5.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,148 | 2.63% |
| Other Race | 526 | 2.23% |
| 2+ Races | 284 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 26 | 1.89% |
| Islander | 3 | 4.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.73%
Born in Whittier
83.3%
Native Born
16.7%
Foreign Born
5.71%
Non Citizen
11%
Naturalized
83.3% of Whittier residents were born in the United States, with 74.73% having been born in California. 5.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 78,267 | -979 | -1.24% |
| 2028 | 79,246 | -979 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 80,225 | -980 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 81,205 | -979 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 82,184 | -979 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 83,163 | -980 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 84,143 | -797 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 84,940 | -907 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 85,847 | -1,234 | -1.42% |
| 2020 | 87,081 | 2,939 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 84,142 | -909 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 85,051 | -637 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 85,688 | -360 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 86,048 | -237 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 86,285 | 38 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 86,247 | 102 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 86,145 | 218 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 85,927 | 308 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 85,619 | 310 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 85,309 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 83,680 | 6,009 | 7.74% |
| 1990 | 77,671 | 9,113 | 13.29% |
| 1980 | 68,558 | -4,305 | -5.91% |
| 1970 | 72,863 | 39,200 | 116.45% |
| 1960 | 33,663 | 10,230 | 43.66% |
| 1950 | 23,433 | 7,318 | 45.41% |
| 1940 | 16,115 | 1,293 | 8.72% |
| 1930 | 14,822 | 6,825 | 85.34% |
| 1920 | 7,997 | 3,447 | 75.76% |
| 1910 | 4,550 | 2,960 | 186.16% |
| 1900 | 1,590 | 1,005 | 171.79% |
| 1890 | 585 | -77,682 | -99.25% |